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UXBRIDGE: What’s in a name? It may be a way to raise funds to boost township coffers independent of taxpayers according to Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle, after the question was raised by the President of the Uxbridge Youth Baseball Association at council’s meeting on Monday, April 15. In a letter to council, UYBA President Ian Weir requested that the Arena Diamond be renamed to Quaker Field. “Renaming the diamond will be beneficial for both our House League and our Select teams,” Mr. Weir said in his letter. “The existing name evokes an image of a diamond next to the Arena, and is of secondary importance. The name Quaker Field is a strong name which reflects the character of the diamond.” The move got immediate support from members of council praising the selection of the name in proximity to nearby Quaker Village subdivision, Quaker Village Public School and Quaker Hill, as well as invoking Uxbridge’s heritage. “It think it’s a great idea,” said Ward 2 Councillor Pat Molloy. “It really identifies where the diamond is, and differentiates it from the arena and its a perfect fit with the name of other things close by.” However, the new moniker may not be taking the field in time for the UYBA’s Opening Day House League Tournament on Saturday, June 1 after speculation arose about the naming process for the Kennedy House lands, located at the corner of Ball Rd. and Main St. N.

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REMEMBERING VIMY: Lorn Shaw, a World War II veteran who served in the South Pacific, takes part in the remembrance ceremony for the soldiers who paid the ultimate sacrifice fighting for our country in the battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. The ceremony is an annual event put together by Legion Branch 419 of Port Perry. It takes place on April 9, at 11 a.m. at the Port Perry cenotaph at the Scugog Township Offices. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard The Kennedy House lands - which also once housed St. John Training School - are already home to the township’s soccer fields and newly constructed skate park and are slated to be home to the proposed Aquatic Centre, tentatively scheduled to open in 2015 or 2016. As the town-

ship’s current, and future, home to recreation facilities, a committee is currently working towards narrowing down a list of possible names for the sprawling facility that better reflects Uxbridge’s character. TURN TO PAGE 2

SCUGOG: A well-attended presentation on property tax rates for Scugog Island property owners this week failed to spur local councillors into actions requested by the speaker, including a rezoning of the ward from residential to farmland based on what was deemed an unfair tax rate for constituents. Scugog Island resident Don Kett, of the Islanders Tax Relief Action Committee, appeared before council this past Monday evening (April 15), outlining the concerns of his neighbours over the amount paid in annual property taxes versus the amenities and services provided to the area. Mr. Kett, who ran unsuccessfully for the Ward 3 council seat in the 2010 municipal election, requested Councillor Jim Howard, who represents the Island, to make a motion that would bring about a proposed zoning change – from residential to farmland – that Mr. Kett believed would result in a reduced tax rate for the community, citing a precedent set by the City of Kawartha Lakes in a similar scenario. The motion did not materialize, however, with another put forth by Councillor Howard – to create a committee to look into taxation issues from a township-wide perspective – defeated by a lack of support from fellow councillors. A similar motion put forth by Ward 1 Councillor Larry Corrigan, to establish a committee to examine the Island tax issue with the assistance of municipal staff, was also grounded. In his presentation, which followed a March meeting for Island residents on the same issues, Mr. Kett outlined the concerns of the community, among them a lack of natural gas connections for Island residences, the presence of only one access road, and the absence of such amenities as streetlights, sidewalks and indoor recreation facilities present in other Scugog communities. “For the extra taxes that we pay,” said Mr. Kett, “we get substandard roads and we have no sidewalks on the island…. There are families that have been on the island since confederation. It seems to be a place where you go and stay.” TURN TO PAGE 3

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Big Bros bowling returns April 27 DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

NORTH DURHAM: There are just a few weeks left until Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham Region (BBBSND) rolls out one of its largest fundraisers of the year. The annual Bowl For Kids Sake event will be held on Saturday, April 27, at Parish Lanes, located at 69 Brock St. West in downtown Uxbridge. Teams of four to six players can book two games of bowling free with the submission of pledge forms, and compete to win various prizes and awards. The exciting event returns to North Durham this year after an unfortunate cancellation last year

due to unforeseeable circumstances that required Uxbridge Bowl to close its doors. Ms. Ayres added that the group hopes to have 100 teams taking part in the event as Big Brothers Big Sisters Canada celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. All of the funds raised through Bowl For Kids Sake go back into the North Durham agency, and allows the agency to continue to provide the mentorship programs that they have been providing to the communities of Scugog, Uxbridge and Brock over the past 36 years. On Monday, April 15, Ms. Ayres made a presentation to Scugog Councillors, providing an update on the bowling event in the lead-up

to National Volunteer Week, which takes place between April 21 and April 27. National Volunteer Week is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, and since its humble beginnings in 1943, has grown into the largest national celebration of civic participation in Canada. Throughout the week, local volunteer centres across the country will be hosting activities of volunteer recognition and celebration of those who keep communities vibrant places to live and play. For more information on Bowl For Kids Sake, or to inquire about becoming a mentor, please call 905-9853733, or visit www.bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/northdurham.

A JUMPSTART FOR CHARITY: (From left) Steve Harrison, Bodan Mulholland, Julien Kelland, Michelle Saabas and Brett Simmonds present Uxbridge Canadian Tire Store Manager Mark Quibell with a cheque for $1,000 towards the Jumpstart program, raised through a special concert by Ms. Kelland in March to promote her debut EP, which was recorded at INEO Studios in Uxbridge. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

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With that in mind, Ward 5 Councillor Gord Highet cautioned councillors against making a decision prior to hearing the submissions from the Kennedy House renaming committee, and avoid the possibility of ‘doubling up’ on a name. “We are currently in the process of renaming Kennedy House. By renaming this diamond, could we potentially be creating confusion in the future?”

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asked Councillor Highet. The discussion prompted Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle to raise the possibility of sponsorship, which would serve as a means of boosting township coffers through sponsorship of township recreation facilities to companies and organizations. Councillor Mantle has been a vocal proponent of the benefits of partnerships with the private sector as a way of offsetting the cost of building recreation infrastructure NEW

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within the community. “It doesn’t have to corporate naming rights. We’ve had a splash pad and a skate park built through partnerships with the Bonner Boys and the Rotary Club respectively,” added Councillor Mantle. “That’s been the approach taken in my time with the Skate Park Committee since day one and a great partnership with the Rotary Club made that project happen, and it serves as a great example going forward of the mutual benefit of naming rights.”

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SCUGOG: Approximately 200 homes in Blackstock were without heat for almost two days, after gas was shut off following a car accident which ruptured an Enbridge line in the local community south of Hwy. 7A. According to residents, a car travelling along Regional Rd. 57 last Tuesday evening (April 9) left the roadway and hit a gas line, causing a leak. Emergency services responded to the collision, which was later attended by Enbridge representatives to determine the extent of the leak. According to Enbridge spokesperson Chris Meyer, approximately 200 homes in the community were affected by the

incident, with gas restored to the vast majority of homes within 48 hours of the shutoff. She said that following an assessment of the gas line, a decision was made to shut off gas to nearby homes to complete the necessary repairs. The time-consuming process, said Ms. Meyer, involved Enbridge crews going door-to-door before and after the repairs were completed, first to shut off residential gas metres and then to re-ignite pilot lights on appliances, such as hot water tanks, following the fix. “We realize it’s an inconvenience not to have heat or hot water,” said Ms. Meyer, “however, we got out as quickly as we could and we apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused.”

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OPP takes on distracted motorists DURHAM: To help kick off its Distracted Driving Campaign this week, the OPP asked drivers across Ontario to take a hard line on distracted driving once and for all by making Monday, April 15, 2013 the first day of a life-long commitment to keep all hand-held devices out of reach and out of use while behind the wheel. Those who use handheld phones while driving also put the lives of their passengers at risk and the OPP is asking passengers to take matters into their own hands by telling those who drive them while distracted to “put down the phone and leave it alone”. The OPP is issuing an important reminder that, while texting is among the most dangerous activities to carry out while driving, distracted driving refers to all forms of distracted or inattentive driving, such as talking on the phone, eating and drinking, personal grooming and tending to children in the backseat. During the campaign, officers will be targeting these and any other forms of distraction they observe as impairing a motorist’s driving ability. “Drivers need to remember that the real danger to the motoring public lies in the distraction, not the device,” said Chief Superintendent Don Bell, Commander of the OPP Highway Safety Division. “In 2012, 83 people were killed in motor vehicle collisions within OPP jurisdiction in which distracted driving was a causal factor and that surpassed our impaired driving fatalities in 2012,” added Bell. According to the OPP, officers laid close to 16,000 distracted driving charges across the province last year (2012). They continue to see careless drivers texting and talking on their phones and engaging in other forms of distrac-

tion every day. “While the OPP is firmly committed to enforcing distracted driving laws during the campaign and throughout the year, drivers themselves can end these needless deaths by recognizing how they contribute to risks on our roads. Motorists need to realize that they may need to change their own driving behaviour to improve road safety for everyone,” said Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander, Traff ic Safety and Operational Support. The OPP is asking Ontarians to share their stories on Facebook about the dangerous driver behaviour or nearmisses they have observed from motorists driving distracted. By doing so, you can help drivers think about their own driving habits and how they are contributing to dangerous behaviour. Distracted Driving is one of the “Big 4” high risk driving behaviours which leads to serious or fatal motor vehicle collisions on provincial roadways. The OPP Provincial Traffic Safety Program incorporates high police visibility, measurable outcomes, professional traffic stops and public education in their ongoing efforts to save lives on Ontario roads, trails and waterways.

SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER: Members of the Blackstock United Church Women were busy creating quilts for their upcoming quilt auction on Friday, April 19, at the Blackstock Recreation Centre. From left, Eileen McLaughlin, Verna McMahon, Marion Larmer and Margaret Mountjoy have all made quilts in support of the church. Other quilters not pictured are Muriel Wotten, Dianne Gatchell and Nancy BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard Kyte. All funds raised will go directly to the church.

Concession 7 slows for construction DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

UXBRIDGE: An upcoming road improvement project prompted council to lower the speed limit on a picturesque stretch of a township road at their meeting on the morning of Monday, April 15. A report from Public Works Director Ben Kester prompted the move to lower the speed limit on Conc. 7 south of Regional Rd. 21. According to Mr. Kester’s report, Conc. 7 is slated to be surface treated later this spring, making the lowering of the speed limit necessary as there are a number of sharp bends in the roadway. However, the move to upgrade the road prompted one councillor to hypothesize that the mea-

Diva Night returns SCUGOG: A popular annual event is returning to Port Perry’s downtown next week, sure to kick start the spring for divas everywhere. The ninth annual Diva Night in downtown Port Perry returns next Friday (April 26) to Queen St. from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., with downtown merchants offering plenty of specials for this popular event. Live music from West Hammock will keep shoppers entertained and energized as they peruse the many shops and restaurants opening their doors that evening. The first 250 Divas who visit the Port Perry BIA’s booth will also get a special gift. For details of shopping events and specials, visit www.discoverportperry.ca for complete details.

sure may make the road safer for local travellers. “Wouldn’t a surface treatment make the road be more safe?” asked Ward 4 Councillor Jacob Mantle. Mr. Kester replied that he “does not take these measures lightly” and added that the unique features of the road may pose a danger to vehicles travelling above the speed limit. “If it were a straight road, surface treatment might make it safer, but there are some major curves along the section of roadway proposed for the speed limit change,” replied Mr. Kester. Ultimately, councillors agreed to lower the speed limit on the 2.2 kilometre stretch of road, and work on the project is slated to begin later this spring.

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NORTH DURHAM Thursday, April 18 The Uxbridge Genealogy Group will meet at 7 p.m. in the Lower Hall of Uxbridge Library. Admission $2.00, 50/50 draw. Local genealogist will disclose how to find and use the less common and harder to access resources available in your family search. All welcome, to learn more or share. Friday, April 19 Tai Chi Open House, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Uxbridge Seniors’ Centre at 75 Marietta St. This informative session includes a Tai Chi demonstration & a short video. Followed by refreshments. For information, contact Bob at 905-8522587. - Blackstock United Church Annual Talent Auction, 7:30 p.m. at Blackstock Recreation Centre. Everyone welcome. For further information, please contact Kelly 905-986-4917. Saturday, April 20 Port Perry Villa is hosting a free Parkinsons Awareness Event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Demonstrations include Oshawa and Whitby Drumming, FLK Taoist Tai Chi, Parkinson’s Exercise Program and Therapeutic Touch Network of Ontario along with two guest speakers, Dr. David Berbrayer, MD and Sarah Robichaud, Dance Instructor, refreshments are provided. Friday, April 19 to Sunday, April 21 Goodwood Baptist Church. Come to the Creation Weekend event. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chiang biology professor at Redeemer University College in Ancaster Ont, and Ian Juby founder of the Travelling Creation Science Museum of Canada. Participate in a fossil hunt and visit “THE ROCK PILE.” Free admittance to the on-site creation museum for the whole weekend! For more information, visit www. creationweekend2013.weebly.com or contact Martin Legemaate (905) 888-0188 or mlegemaate@hotmail.com. Tuesday, April 23 The Annual General Meeting of The Sunderland Cemetery Company will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Sunderland Town Hall at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend.- Durham West District Women’s Institute invite young and old to “Brains and Bones,” at 1:30 p.m. at the Baseline Hall, Bowmanville. Bring your questions for the Osteoporosis and Alzheimer’s Leaders. Free will offering. Wednesday, April 24 to Wednesday, May 15 Sketch and Water Colour Painting with Roy Bowers. Held at St. John’s Blackstock church hall from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Price is $60. Roy has tips for everyone beginner or experienced. To register please call St. John’s Office 905 986 0557 and leave a message or email office@stjohnsblackstock.com. Wednesday, April 24 The Port Perry Fiddle Club extends an open invitation to their April Showers Dance & Jam at the Scugog Community Center, 1655 Reach Rd. Musicians of all ages , fiddlers, pickers, singers, dancers and listeners are welcome. Doors open at 6 PM. Admission is $5. Contact Barry for more info at 905-985-7557. Saturday, April 27 Ham Dinner at Janetville United Church (712 Janetville Road), 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Adults $12 (Advance) $14 (Door) Ages 6 - 12 $6 Age 5 & Under are free Call 705-324-4006 or 705-277-2880. Sunday, April 28 The Beaverton Thorah Eldon Historical Society plays host to noted culinary historian Dorothy Duncan on the topic “Everyday Life in Upper Canada, 1813” at 2 p.m. All welcome at The Meeting Place, 284 Simcoe St, Beaverton. More info at 705-439-2337. - Trinity United Church in Cannington presents a dinner & concert featuring “The Four Men” with dinner served from 5 to 7 p.m. and concert to follow. A fundraiser for the Mission & Service Fund. Local artisans’ displays as well. For tickets call 705-432-2194 or e-mail office@trinitycannington.ca.

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SEAGRAVE by Robin Drew & Jean Short Once again, this spring the church is raising funds through your purchases at Otter Greenhouses. When you purchase flowers for your garden from April 8 - June 9, just tell them that you would like your purchases credited to our Church. Friday, May 3 - Seagrave Youth Group invites you to join us for a entertaining movie night. Go to our web site at www.seagraveyouthgroup.webs.com to vote for the movie you want to see! We will be making custom, individual pizzas then enjoying a movie. There is no cost for this event, however please RSVP to seagraveyouthgroup@hotmail.com so there is enough food for everyone. Thursday, April 18 - Opening the Doors to Spirituality bible study. Everyone Welcome Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. - Durham West 4-H celebrates “Giving thanks to 100 years of 4-h volunteers” at Pinegrove Church (Uxbridge). Past, present, future, non

EPSOM AND UTICA by Shari Kerry Congratulations from the community to Scott and Beth Wilson and family from Westport Holsteins who received a Master Breeders award from Holstein Canada. Several friends and neighbours travelled to Niagara Falls last weekend to see them receive their award. The Bethesda-Reach Women’s Institute will meet on Wednesday, April 24 at Epsom United Church, 7:45 p.m. The speaker is Lynne Bond who will be discussing Osteopathy. Guests are welcome. The 4-H exchange club are hosting a church service at Pine Grove church to celebrate 100 years of 4-H Canada on Sunday, April 28, 2:30pm. Everyone is welcome. The offering will be going to the exchange club and the Salvation Army. Thank you to everyone who helped set up, served and cleaned up at the beef supper. Thank you also to those who donated pies for the U.C.W. pie sale. It was a great success. The Canadian Foodgrains Project are still receiving donations from the Good Friday breakfast. They recently had a spring planning meeting, and have decided to plant 18 acres of soy beans at Lucky’s field, 18 acres of soy beans at the Manchester field and 35 acres of corn at Powells field. They will need to plan an evening of stone picking and hope to plan this a week ahead.

4-H Members and leaders welcome. Light refreshments to follow. Saturday, May 11 - If you would like an idea for Mother’s Day, why not take her to Miller Memorial Church on May 11 for dinner (roast beef or manicotti) and concert of music by North County Gospel. This is a fundraising event for the 135-year-old church which is in need of a new roof. Dinner is at 5:30 p.m. and the concert is at 7 p.m. Cost of the dinner and concert is $25, cost of the concert only is $10. For reservations, please call Janet at 1-705-786-2179. April 19 and 20 - For anyone who enjoys the acting and singing of George Timms, he is currently acting in Manor Havoc, a comedy, at the Beaverton Town Hall. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the cost is $15. To have your news in this column, contact mrsdruske@ hotmail.com or grammiejean2010@hotmail.com.

CAESAREA by Eleanor Colwell Caesarea Nestleton Euchre Storm warnings played a role in the number of card players who turned out for our Thursday night euchre on April 11th. There were just five tables of euchre players. Results for the evening were as follows: high scores – 1)L.Carver, 2)P.Booth, 3)B.Churchill; most lone hands – P.Booth; and low score – M.Suggitt. We look forward to better weather this week. See you all on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Blackstock & District Lions Club Our Lions wish to congratulate the Lions Club of Stouffville on their 75 years of service in that community. As well as presentations from the Mayor, the MP and the MPP, there was entertainment by the York Regional Police Male Chorus. Congratulations to Lion Carter Roberts who will become the next president of the Blackstock & District Lions Club. He and his Board of Directors will assume responsibility on July 1. Do you have May 25 on your calendar? That’s the date of our Lions Car Show at the Blackstock Rec Centre, 3440 Church Street in Blackstock. Registration starts at 9 a.m. Vendors are asked to contact Lion Keith to reserve space at (906)986-5603.

ZEPHYR & SANDFORD by Pat Asling Spring is inching in- at least the ice has gone from my pond! Past and present 4Hers, you are re-minded about the church service to be held at Pine Grove church on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m. This is in thanks giving for the 100 years of volunteering in the farm communities. Congratulations too to Robyn Ottolini who has just released her second song on radio, entitled “God Is Busy.” You can download it from YouTube. Our best wishes for better health go to Wilma Dick, who had a serious turn for the worst at Easter but now seems to be recovered. She resides at the new nursing home in Beaverton. The three members of the Swan fam-

ily participated in the March of the Tartans in Port Perry some time ago. It sounded like a noisy but very fun time for all. They are also part of the Legion Pipe band now as well. A capacity crowd of congenial parishioners, family and friends gathered at Mill Run Golf course on Saturday afternoon to celebrate Rev. Diane’s up-coming 50th birthday. All were bountifully fed and enjoyed the wonderful socializing. Not everyone can handle 50 like Diane and Chris! Talking about swans, there seems to be an increase in the number of trumpeter swans from their once endangered status. For a couple of weeks there were six in a flooded field west of Epsom,

a couple were seen on the Nonquon and a pair lately on Elgin Pond. Most of these seem to be untagged, indicating that they are young ones but one of the 2 returnees on Flumerfelt’s Pond has a tag; I am awaiting info on that one as the tag can tell you when and where it was originally captured. Don’t forget to inform Linda Wagg if you intend going to Zephyr pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on April 21. Sandford UCW meets April 25. Men as well as the ladies are invited to hear Earle Lockerby speak about the Acadians, a long-timer interest of his. Rev. Carol McKinley will be taking services at Zephyr and Sandford on April 28.

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PRINCE ALBERT by Pat Boyd A short discussion was held prior to the service when the congregation decided to join with Port Perry for the service on Sunday May 5, so that all can enjoy the Outreach fundraising brunch. The May 8 meeting of the UCW will be a pot luck lunch at noon hour with the meeting at 1 p.m. Hopefully some of our older members will be able to join with us in the Fellowship room. Keep in mind that Prince Albert church will be holding their Yard, Plant and Bake Sale at the Community Center on Saturday May 25, at 8 a.m. The YMCA will be hosting an Information/Registration evening at Prince Albert School regarding Before and After care to determine viability of a before and after school program at the school. This will be an opportunity for families to ask questions, learn more about the program and to register for September. The Open House will be held at the school on Thursday, April 25, 5 p.m. - 7 pm. The Grade 8s are fundraising for their Graduation trip by holding a Zumba dance event, Thursday May 2, 7p.m. - 8 p.m. with Lavern Morton, a certified Zumba Instructor. Admission is $5 per person and babysitting is available. Please remember the Scugog Christian School Spring Membership meeting, Thursday evening April 25 and the Yard Sale on Saturday, April 27, at the school. The school is also fundraising with Otter’s Greenhouse. Mention the school when you make a purchase and they will get credit. Grandparents and Friends Day will be held on Friday, May 3.

SCUGOG ISLAND by Jeanne C. Le Saux The Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation is hosting the Annual Spring Native Arts and Crafts Show and Sale, Everyone is welcomed to come out - there are free door prizes, raffle tickets to purchase, 50/50 draws and a huge assortment of crafts and arts for sale. The event is held at 22600 Island Rd. in Port Perry, just a kilometre north of the casino on the left hand side of the road - watch for signs to be out. Dates to remember: April 27-Bake and Craft Sale Island Hall

May 31 - Beef Supper Island Hall And don’t forget to book your table for the Yard sale, being held at the Island Hall, June 22. Happy Birthdays goes out this week to the following: Steve Whan (April 15), Joseph Kozlinsky (April 17), Chris Johnson (April 18), Alice Edgar (April 20), and Christena Edgar on April 21. Happy Birthdays goes out, to any one i may of missed. I can be reached at 905-985-7662, by phone or by e-mail at jc.lesaux@me.com.

GREENBANK by Mary Jean Till The Greenbank Hall and Park Board is “Fundraising with Otter Greenhouses,” 315 Medd Rd., Epsom and let the cashier know you would like your purchase to go toward it when you purchase your plants. Durham West 4H members are holding a special church service on April 28, 2:30 p.m. at Pinegrove Church (7th Conc., Uxbridge). “Giving Thanks to 100 years of 4H Volunteers” – Past, present, future, non-4H members, and leaders are welcome. Sincere condolences to Carol Higeli and family with the passing of her brother in Winnipeg. Also former Bethesda resident, Mrs. Edna Ward (late Comrie) passed away on April 12 in Scarborough, and will be remembered. The Easter Mission and Service Penny Drive raised $602.75. Pauline Reed’s Mission story on Sunday, “a Farm Miracle in Saskatchewan,” told of a small church’s need of roof repair, and a plan to raise necessary funds by planting crops. Donations of money, equipment, volunteers, and a three year plan resulted in the church renovations being done, the Canadian Food Grain Bank, and the Mission and Service Fund receiving sizeable monetary sums. M & S funds are wisely and widely distributed. Happy Birthday to five year old Faith Myers was sung. Greenbank Men’s Breakfast is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 20 at the church. On Sunday, April 28, lunch and congregational meeting will follow the service. Plan to attend. Both settings for the Lasagna Supper April 14 were sold out. Thanks to the Evening UCW ladies for the great meal. Rain barrel orders are still being taken through rainbarrel.ca/greenbank. Cost is $55. Pick-up May 25 at church parking lot. Also that day will be a plant sale and bottle drive. May 4 – In Concert with Irwin Smith at 8 p.m. at Greenbank Church. Tickets available from choir members. Cost $15. Come and enjoy an evening of music.

1710 Scugog Street, Port Perry Father Peter Lackmanec MASS SATURDAY - 5 p.m. SUNDAY - 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. For Mass through the week call the Parish at 905-985-7071

ST. JOHN’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 319 Queen Street, Port Perry Pastor Robert Kennedy 905-985-3881 www.stjohnsportperry.com SUNDAY, April 21 Service at 10 a.m. Sunday School and Nursery Care Available All are warmly welcome

PORT PERRY BAPTIST CHURCH

SCUGOG ISLAND UNITED CHURCH

19100 Island Road, Port Perry A warm welcome to all 905-985-4094 SUNDAY, April 21 10 a.m. Morning Service

14460 Simcoe St., Port Perry newsongportperry.ca Sunday, April 21, 10 a.m. Nursery and Sunday School (Anglican Network in Canada) All are Welcome.

UXBRIDGE TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 20 First Avenue Pastor Kirby Constable 905-852-6213 www.trinityuxbridge.com

Sunday, April 21 SUNDAY WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL 10 a.m.

2210 Hwy. 7A (at Island Rd.) 905-985-8681 www.portperrybaptist.ca Rev. Jim Clemens, Sr. Pastor Join us for worship this week:

COME and BE ENGAGED by the GOOD NEWS

SUNDAY SERVICES 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m. Worship 6:30 p.m. Worship

VICTORY CHRISTIAN CENTRE

Nursery Care and Jr. Church is available A warm welcome to all

PORT PERRY and PRINCE ALBERT UNITED CHURCHES

Rev. Elaine Hall - Rev. Don Willmer 905-985-2801 SUNDAY, April 21

593 Alma St., Port Perry,

Ontario 905-985-1346 Rev John Benschop vccpp@powergate.ca www.victorychristiancentre.net Tuesday - 7:30 p.m. Youth Meeting Tuesday to Thursday - 4-7 p.m. After school program “HEARTBEAT” for ages 12-17 Friday - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Revival Join us Sunday Mornings at 10 a.m. Prayer 10:30 a.m. Celebration Service SOMETHING FOR ALL AGES

Port Perry United Church 294 Queen St., Port Perry 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship Prince Albert United Church 23 Jeffrey St., Prince Albert 11:30 a.m. Morning Worship Nursery Care and Sunday School Available • www.portperryunited.com

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF THE ASCENSION

(Anglican Church of Canada)

Rev. John Anderson

266 North St., Port Perry Phone: 905-985-7278 ascension@powergate.ca www.ascensionportperry.com 4th Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 21 10 a.m. Morning Prayer

Join us on Sunday morning at 10 a.m. A contemporary worship experience in a relaxed environment.

Staff: Dr. Fred Penney, Lead Pastor Scott Manuel, Youth Pastor Brenna Cruickshank, Children’s Ministry Director 1680 Reach Street. - 905-985-4441 website: www.emmanuelcc.ca Emmanuel Community Church: ‘Reaching up to God; Reaching out to our Community,’

Sunday School and Nursery available

BLACKSTOCK by Joyce Kelly What a few days last week with the ice storm which created hydro outages in many areas – we were fortunate with just two hours out. But for the gas customers in the village, there were several days without heat due to an accident at the north end of the village. Fortunately it wasn’t severely cold. On Sunday, Muriel Hoskin celebrated her 98th birthday with a family party at the home of her grandson Mark. What an amazing lady she is! Happy birthday wishes from the community. The Green family is smiling these days, especially Grandpa Jack, with the new baby in the family – a baby daughter born to John and Cindy Green. Best wishes. A reminder of the sketch and water colour painting class with Roy Bowers at the St. John’s Anglican Church on April 24 – May

IMMACULATE CONCEPTION ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

15 at 9 a.m. to noon. Roy has tips for everyone from beginner to the experienced. The cost is $60. To register call the church office at 905-986-0557. Last call for the fun filled evening this Friday at the recreation centre for the Blackstock United Church’s Talent Auction. Viewing takes place at 7 p.m. with the auction beginning at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to come and enjoy the fun unless you find something you would like to buy. Winners at the Tuesday evening card party were Laura Zyck, Ellen Gibson, Don Trunks, and Audrey Mahaffy. Specials were won by Audrey Mahaffy, Alma Manns, and Ellen Gibson. If you enjoy an evening of euchre, join the group at the St. John’s Anglican Parish Hall any Tuesday evening beginning at 7:30 p.m. sharp. Everyone is welcome.

HOPE CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Hope Church

Pastor Bernhard VanderVlis SUNDAYS at 10 a.m. Mid-week programs for youth and adults! 14480 Old Simcoe Rd. (Between 7A and Prince Albert) 905-985-9307 hopechurch@powergate.ca www.hopeforportperry.ca

A PLACE OF HOPE!

Rev. Paul Moorhouse 905-985-7766

revpaul@andrewswireless.net www.greenbankchurch.com

SUNDAY, April 21 Seagrave (in the beautiful hamlet of Seagrave) 9:15 a.m. Morning Service

Greenbank (Hwy 12, minutes. N. of Pt. Perry) 11 a.m. Morning Service Everyone is Welcome Children’s time with 11 a.m. service

To list your church events contact Katherine at 905-985-6985

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EDITORIAL What happens next This week, the owner of The Grenadier Militaria, Port Perry’s home to all things military and historic, officially announced what had been long rumoured - that the business would be closing its doors in the building that housed the community’s former library and heading east to Montreal, opening in the same building that will also display the owner’s private military collection. It’s unfortunate for downtown Port Perry - and the North Durham community at large - that the business, a long-time fixture of Queen St. and a unique store/attraction in its own right, is pulling up stakes and relocating in a different province. There isn’t really anything else like it well, anywhere - a store/museum/information hub for those interested in Canada’s, and the world’s, military heritage - both a destination and drop-in for visitors and locals alike. However, with any business, financial decisions have to be made and it’s not hard to understand why a store owner with a home base in one province would want to gather his assets in that single location. But if past history and current activities in Scugog and its neighbouring municipalities are any indicator, the former Scugog War Memorial Library building will have a new occupant very soon. The Grenadier’s neighbouring businesses are a strong community unto themselves, with many familiar names occupying the same storefronts for years. Just across Lakeridge Rd., numerous new local businesses have sprung up - or are getting ready to spring up - in downtown Uxbridge, offering at least some cure to long-time laments about the community’s numerous vacant downtown storefronts. While it’s sad to see a unique business go, it’s what happens next that counts.

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No room for province in municipal contracts To the Editor, Our MPP John O’Toole shared his recent private members bill on sick time in the April 4, 2013, edition of The Standard. His proposal would have ended the practice of paying out unused sick time for public sector workers, but only those individuals who are new hires. It’s not a new idea. That policy was first introduced as part of the contract for the unionized members of Ontario Public Service in the 1970’s and since then, no “new hires” have been permitted to bank sick time. His proposed legislation would have been directed at municipal employers and public sector employees who have sick time “banking” as part of their collective agreement. His

legislation would have opened up hundreds of contracts and altered the terms of existing agreements that were negotiated and settled. It is the recipe for chaos in the workplace. The Liberals tampering with school boards and the collective bargaining process is what created the recent situation with Ontario’s teachers. A year of missed extra curricular sports activities is nothing compared to opening up existing contracts of the Ontario Provincial Police, firemen, electrical workers, and municipal employees across this province. I agree with his concern over the potential future financial liability, but both the employer and the unions were aware of the cost of employee benefits when they negotiated their contracts.

Our member of the Provincial Legislature is suggesting that our municipalities are incapable of negotiating affordable contracts with their employees. As a member of a political party that talks about smaller government, John O’Toole should recognize the danger of expanding the powers of the Province to interfere with the powers of our elected municipal officials. We trust our elected councillors to do their job. When the municipal contracts are open for renegotiation, they can look at making changes to sick time, but they don’t need the interference of the province in their collective bargaining. Kim King Port Perry

To The Editor, The Scugog Township Heart and Stroke Person to Person Campaign ended on February 28 but it has taken a month to collect all the kits and total the donations. At this time I can congratulate the Captains and Canvassers on a successful job. Our goal was $25,000 and we are so close that I know we will reach it when the online, mailin and credit card donations are included. We took in $23,000 in our door to door collection this year! Thank you to the generous people of Scugog Township who supported the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and the

tireless volunteers who knocked on your doors and asked you. These volunteers range in age from 14 to 85. This may have been their first experience asking a stranger to place a poster in a store window. This year might also be the last campaign for some canvassers who are finding the steps and hills too challenging. I thank them all for giving their time and energy. I hope that next time we will find a warm welcome at every door and a donation. It only takes a toonie to encourage us to keep on canvassing. Judy Anderson Scugog Township Person to Person Campaign Zone Leader

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The Grenadier marches off on May 2 To The Editor, After much thought, we have made the decision to move The Grenadier Militaria from Port Perry to Montreal. The store will remain open for business in Port Perry until Thursday, May 2, 2013. The usual hours are in place: Wednesdays to Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed on Mondays and Tuesdays Please rest assured that once the business is established in Montreal, our customers will still be able to purchase military books from our current stock, as well as new titles that will be added as they become available. We plan to continue producing and distributing catalogues with as many as 650 to 700 books in each edition. They will be sent to our current and steadily growing mailing list four times a year, and will also be posted on our web site at www.GrenadierMilitaria.com for internet customers. Those who wish to find our offerings on AbeBooks can use the same web site address. While we are saddened by moving our base of business from its current location, we are delighted to advise that, after years of dedicated passion and collecting, and with the help of many individuals, Mark Cahill’s Great War Collection of militaria and memorabilia will be open for public viewing for the first time. The re-opening of The Grenadier store for walkin business, as well as the opening of Mark’s Great War collection for viewing, will be July 2, 2013. Please note that all online and catalogue orders will be processed as of May 3, 2013 in Montreal. Appointments for viewing Mark’s collection can be arranged by contacting Jill Shannon at jill@grenadiermilitaria.com. Days and hours of The Grenadier and viewing Mark’s collection will be flexible to our customers’ needs, and we will try our best to accommodate everyone, so please let us know when you’d like to drop by. The Grenadier will also be a place for anyone wishing to focus on military research, academia, or simply to expand their military knowledge. It will be “business as usual” from our Montreal location, and we have every intention of providing the

same service and dedication which was established by Grenadier Militaria founder Dave Zink. We will soon be ready to serve you from our new location, and we look forward to this new and exciting chapter of The Grenadier! Our new Montreal location as of July 2, 2013 will be situated within the same locale as the Monmet Companies: Grenadier Militaria Inc. / Mark’s Great War Collection (viewing only) 5524 St. Patrick Street, suite 202, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H4E 1A8 Tel: 514-788-6007; Fax: 514-788-6009 E-mail: info@ grenadiermilitaria.com The Grenadier Team

Scouts thank donors, boo scrap thieves To The Editor, The 1st Port Perry Scout Group and The Scout Hall Restoration Committee would like to thank everyone that donated scrap metal, batteries, empty bottles and electronics to our fundraiser on Saturday, April 6, held at the Scout Hall. We would like to extend a special Thank You to Port Perry Salvage, Brooklin Bulletin Signs, Port Perry Sign, Jenn and Jeff Woodward, Brian’s Towing, Dave Fulford, Andrews Wireless, and

Jeff Beckett. Thank you to people that dropped off donations during the week and early Saturday morning. Unfortunately someone came by Friday and again Saturday and took most of the stuff. All money raised will go towards the upkeep of the Scout Hall. Thank you for your continued support. 1st Port Perry Scouts and The Scout Hall Restoration Committee

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A time for despair My favourite graffiti message ever was written on a bathroom stall: I will only believe in a god who dances. That is my god. But what on earth is there to dance about? Put aside, for the moment, issues such as global warming, ozone and resource depletion, pollution, deforestation, species eradication - all of the reprehensible, unforgivable things we are doing to our environment and to the ‘lesser’ creatures - and consider only the immediate, physical harm we are causing ourselves, our fellow human beings and those with whom we share our DNA, and I would be surprised if god can even hear music anymore, let alone find the will to move to it. This was supposed to be my rejoicing column. I only get the opportunity to share every three weeks now in The Standard and I had so much to celebrate that I didn’t know where to focus: on a dear friend’s 33-year-old son, who, after three weeks in critical care in Sunnybrook Hospital, kept alive by tubes and around-the-clock attention from doctors and nurses and the love and prayers of his family, came off the respirator and spoke his first words; on Stephie’s storybook triumph over a lifetime of disability at the opening reception of her very first 31-piece solo art show at Mangia & Bevi on April 3, coincidentally during World Autism Awareness Month and a day after World Autism Day; or my fairytale fifth anniversary on April 13, two lifetimes into my perfectly peculiar happily-ever-after with the only man I have ever loved. How to apportion the joy? And then came the 117th running of the Boston Marathon on April 15. Patriot’s Day - a civic holiday in the U.S. - a time for cel-

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Affordable power gone with the wind The Green Energy Act imposed by the McGuinty/Wynne government will result in Ontario having some of the highest electricity prices in North America. This is one of the conclusions of a report from The Fraser Institute last week. Senior Fellow Ross McKitrick said: “Provincial efforts to shield these industries through energy subsidy programs only transfer the costs onto Ontario taxpayers, who are already dealing with skyrocketing residential electricity prices.” Next week, the Ontario Legislature will have a chance to restore some semblance of control over runaway electricity costs with Bill 39. This Private Member’s Bill has the support of Ontario’s PC Caucus and I look forward to voting for the legislation. Bill 39 would immediately restore the authority of municipalities to approve or deny industrial wind farm developments. One of the biggest concerns with current policy is the lack of opportunity through elected municipal government. Bill 39, if passed, would also prevent industrial wind farms from being built in the environmentally sensitive Oak Ridges Moraine and the Niagara Escarpment. Bill 39 prohibits the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) from entering into contracts for electricity from renewable energy sources unless the price for the supply or capacity does not exceed the price that would be payable if the supply or capacity were derived from non-renewable energy sources. Fight Must Continue Against New Trades Tax A coalition of Liberal and New Democrat MPPs voted last week to keep the new Ontario College of Trades and the fees it will charge tradespeople to fund this new level of bureaucracy. I am disappointed that they defeated our Ontario PC motion. We called on the government to “abandon their misguided job-killing trades tax and abolish the College of Trades.” The vote was 48 to 35. You can find out more about this issue at www.stopthetradestax.ca. Tradespersons in Durham Riding agree that they don’t want this new college of trades and don’t need it. In fact, the so-called college does not offer training. In fact, existing community colleges and union halls provide trades training. In addition to being a tax on jobs, the College of Trades will drive up costs for consumers buying a new home or condominium, or even a backyard deck. Similarly we’ll see higher costs for building a new hospital, road or school. I will continue to fight all efforts by the McGuinty/Wynne government and the new Ontario College of Trades to impose a mandatory membership fee on the tradespeople and employers of Ontario. I encourage tradespersons, apprentices and businesses to keep up their campaign.

Just Write! ebrating the human spirit and, in Boston, a time to reward endurance, perseverance and months - years - of training and sacrifice. It is 2:50 p.m. Hundreds of amateur runners are just reaching the four-hour nine-minute mark. The finish line is in sight, the sidewalks packed with loved ones there to cheer on mom, dad, daughter, son, sister, brother, friend. A time, experts say, that may have been chosen for maximum carnage. A perfect time to kill children. Deposited into mailboxes or garbage cans, two crude homemade bombs - loaded with ball bearings and nails designed to tear flesh and splinter bone, and timed to explode within seconds and hundreds of feet of one another - rip through the crowd. Eardrums rupture. Bones shatter. Limbs are torn from bodies, or dangle by sinew, tendon, artery. An eight year old Boston boy waiting on the north side of Boylston St. to see his father cross the finish line, Martin Richard, is dead. His sister is missing a leg. Shrapnel is lodged in his mother’s brain. There is screaming. There is panic. There is so much blood. The Boston street that was filled with cheers a few seconds ago is described as a war zone. Runners’ recovery tents are converted into emergency triage centres. Ambulances flee the scene, their sirens wailing, loaded with more than 130 of the injured, many of them critically, and at least four of them children. The sport of marathon running is changed forever. Boston is changed forever. We, as a people, are changed forever. In these most desperate of times, we feverishly seek out the good. And it is there, in abundance. Ordinary people - confused, terrified, horrified, some who have just run 26.2 gruelling miles

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- who instead of running away, run towards, stripping the belt from their pants or the racing jersey from their back to use as a tourniquet on those who have lost arms, legs, hands, feet. Marathoners who don’t stop running until they reach Massachusetts General Hospital, where they give blood by the hundreds. Good people who, in spite of the danger, choose to save others before themselves, staying behind on a sidewalk littered with body parts, bathed in the blood of strangers. The father who throws his three children to the ground and lays on top of them - and the stranger who lays on top of the father. They are good. We are good. Please tell me we are good. The familiar words of deceased Presbyterian minister Fred Rogers - aka beloved children’s television host Mr. Rogers made their way around social media circles, bringing a measure of comfort, of hope, of promise. When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ And they were there. The worst in us invariably brings out the best. But is it enough to save us? A competitor near the finish line when the twin bombs detonated tweeted, ‘God help us.’ I don’t know if he can.

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Business forum, May 7 Durham Region, in partnership with the townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, is hosting the second annual North Durham Building Business Forum to help build a stronger rural economy. Local business representatives are invited to attend the forum to share success stories and learn about entrepreneurship. The forum takes place Tuesday, May 7, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Uxbridge Music Hall, 16 Main St. S., Uxbridge A number of representatives from North Durham’s business community will speak at the event. The forum is free to attend, but please RSVP to Jennifer Beer, Township of Uxbridge, at jbeer@town. uxbridge.on.ca.

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Everyone must watch their weight Spring is here. The snow is gone. The frost is coming out of the ground and if the roads aren’t paved, they are messy. This time of year we start to notice all the damage to our roads. Potholes start to show now that the snow and ice have melted away. As you drive on the different roads, you will notice signs that will indicate that there is a weight restriction. The signs are clearly posted at the start of a road, or just past a junction or intersection. The most common sign that you will see in Scugog and Uxbridge are a weight restriction of five tonnes per axle. This restriction applies to all Scugog and Uxbridge Township Roads from March 1 until May 10. However, the end dates may be changed based on weather conditions towards the end of the season. The Regional Road weight restrictions are in effect from March 31 to May 1. They also may be changed based on weather conditions. The weight restrictions applies to certain Regional Roads, however, many roads are not posted. A map of the Region with the roads that are either restricted or exempt from the restrictions can be found on the web site at www.durham.ca. When the restriction is limited to five tonnes per axle, it refers to the total weight on each set of wheels. Each axle could have two or even three tires. It is not ultimately the weight of the vehicle itself, but the total weight felt by the roadway for all wheels connected to a given axle. It sounds odd, but it’s not the wheel load that actually is the concern. It’s the damage to the road caused by the load that is the concern. Anything exceeding the axle load will cause damage to the roads. Even though the road is paved, at this time of the year the base of these roads are soft. It is the weight placed on top of the roads that causes the uneven roads, pot holes and overall damage to our roads. If you believe that there are trucks travelling on roadways that they should not be travelling on, there are several different ways you can make the police aware of it: - Contact the police directly by contacting us at 1-888-579-1520. - Contact me via email at skelly@drps.ca - Contact Roadwatch by visiting our web site at www. drps.ca - Stop by our station and speak with an officer. We are always willing to help. The police are always out there, but we cannot be everywhere. The best way we can be everywhere is with your help. If you see something that you feel is wrong, then call us. Even if you are unsure, it’s better to call. Enjoy the spring weather and drive safe!

SHOUT IT OUT LOUD: ShoutSister! put on a concert at St. John’s Anglican Church in Blackstock on Thursday, April 4. The choir, directed by Abby Zoltz and consisting of 54 women from Whitby area, gathered to sing and raise money for the church. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard

Concerns raised over Enbridge line proposal, application DURHAM: Residents of Durham must fill out a 10-page form and submit a resume by tomorrow (April 19) to ask questions or voice their concerns about Enbridge’s plan to pump oil and bitumen from the Alberta tar sands through the Line 9 pipeline beneath the ground of several local municipalities. According to a recent media release from local environmentalist Derek Leahy, “any one who would like to comment must fill out the 10 page ‘application to participate’ form, provide a resume with references and submit these documents by noon on April 19. The form was made available April 4.’ Enbridge’s Line 9 stretches from Sarnia to Montreal, crossing nearly every major waterway that empties into Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. In addition to the potential environmental impacts if the pipeline were to leak, the application process to speak

on the project has also raised concerns amongst local residents and environmental groups. According to Mr. Leahy, ‘the NEB will not listen to views or concerns over issues such as the expansion of the tar sands industry or the possibility that Line 9’s oil will be exported or even climate change.’ “The long and detailed application form and having to get NEB approval is going to discourage members of our community from getting involved. But we have little choice in the matter,” said Doug Anderson of DurhamCLEAR, a local environmental advocacy group in Ontario. “We have to protect our communities and our water despite these obstacles.” The NEB plans to hold hearings on Line 9 between August 26-30. The final decision on Line 9 will be made no later than March 19, 2014, but could come as early as December 1.

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The Grenadier shipping off to Québec BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

SCUGOG: A familiar Scugog landmark will have a new occupant in the future, after The Grenadier Militaria packs up and moves from the former Scugog War Memorial Library to a new Montreal location early next month. News of the store’s relocation to Quebec was made official late last week, after current owner Mark Cahill announced that the business, which specializes in military items and books, would be pulling up stakes and moving to Mr. Cahill’s home community of Montreal on May 2. Mr. Cahill purchased The Grenadier after original owner Dave Zink passed away in August 2012. The Grenadier will reopen in Montreal on July 2, in conjunction with Mark Cahill’s Great War Collection, Mr. Cahill’s personal collection of military items and memorabilia that will be on display for viewing only. Jill Shannon, general manager for The Grenadier, said that moving the store to Montreal “was a hard decision for Mr. Cahill to make, but it costs a lot of money to run the store and he needed to be there.” Currently, Ms. Shannon said that she is travelling between Port Perry and Montreal to maintain The Grenadier, making the trek “six times in the last three

weeks, staying for four or five days at a time.” When The Grenadier reopens in its new location, Ms. Shannon said that she hopes “it will become a destination” for those interested in Canadian and international military heritage, much as it was in downtown Port Perry. While she said there have been a few local customers upset by the news, Ms. Shannon added that The Grenadier’s stock will remain accessible from Port Perry through the Internet, as well as through electronic and print versions of the store’s catalog. “We are moving,” said Ms. Shannon, “and we understand that it is unfortunate for the people of Port Perry, but we aren’t closing.” While she said that the news of The Grenadier’s relocation is unfortunate, Kenna Kozak of the Port Perry BIA said that the local business organization recognizes the challenges that Mr. Cahill has faced in keeping the store open on Queen St. “It’s sad news - it was a fairly large staple of our downtown,” said Ms. Kozak, “but on a business level, we understand why the store is moving. We also recognize that this will also open up new opportunities for a new tenant.” In addition to the business, The Grenadier also previously housed a col-

Jill Shannon, general manager of The Grenadier Militaria, packs up some of the many books at the business BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard in preparation for the store’s move from Port Perry to Montreal next month. lection of military artifacts from Camp-X - the infamous Allied spy training facility located along the shores of Lake Ontario near the Whitby-Oshawa border - owned by former Scugog councillor and military historian Lynn Philip Hodgson. The collection has since moved into a new home at the Region of Durham’s Rossland Rd. headquarters in Whitby. The Grenadier’s Queen St. building - which formerly housed Scugog’s public library from 1935 until that facility moved into its current home at 231 Water St. in 1982 - is

owned by the township and was leased out by Mr. Zink and then later Mr. Cahill. According to Scugog’s Community Services Director Don Gordon, news of the lease’s termination was received by the township on March 1. Mr. Gordon said the building is expected to become available for lease on or after July 1, with a formal advertisement of the property’s availability due in the near future. However, Mr. Gordon added that prior to a new occupant moving in, staff and council will be

discussing which type of future tenant the building will see, stating that the township “would prefer to see certain uses over others,” adding that “the building does lend itself to certain commercial uses.” That discussion will also include a determination of rental rates for future users, as well as any work that needs to be done on the building. Currently, Mr. Gordon said that several woodenframe windows are being rebuilt and replaced, adding that upgrades to walls and floors may also be in the works.

“Everyone felt that The Grenadier was a perfect use of the space,” said Mr. Gordon. “We are currently working on a new lease and trying to narrow down what the township would like to see in the building.” The Grenadier remains open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday, until May 2. “It will be ‘business as usual’ from our Montreal location,” said Ms. Shannon, “and we have every intention of providing the same service and dedication which was established by Mr. Zink.”

Scugog Chamber hopes to ‘Spark’ business at next luncheon The next Scugog Chamber of Commerce networking luncheon will be held on Thursday, April 25, at the Scout Hall, located at 15585 Simcoe St, Port Perry. The lunch runs from 11:30 am - 1 p.m. Tickets are available at a cost of $15.00 per person for members and $20.00 per person for “future” members which includes lunch. The Scugog Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Martin Croteau - Executive Director of the Spark Centre who will be providing an overview on their organization and how Spark can assist with business technology growth and new business start-ups. Find out about Spark Centre new initiative oppor-

tunity called IGNITE, the first startup boot camp of its kind in Durham. “It has already become a magnet for broad community support of innovation and entrepreneurship,” said Erin Elliott, “bringing together government, academia, professional service providers and successful CEOs who want to show local entrepreneurs there is meaningful support close to home.” Discover areas that may help you with future growth and open up business possibilities. Created by the Durham Strategic Energy Alliance, Spark Centre is one of fourteen not-for-profit Regional Innovation Centres (RICs) that form part of the Ontario Network of Excellence (ONE).

Please note that seating is limited for this networking event. Reservations are required Wednesday, April 24, 2013. There will be no tickets sold at the door. Reservations may be canceled up to 48 hours in advance of the meeting. We regret we must invoice those who fail to cancel in advance to cover preparation costs for the caterers. Chamber members are invited to bring their corporate literature and business cards for display and distribution plus there will be a business card draw at the end of the meeting for a free breakfast / luncheon coupon. For more information or to reserve a ticket go to www.scugogchamber.ca.

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Garden Club busy this spring The April 2 Garden Club meeting featuring Darren Heimbecker of Whistling Gardens was really enjoyed by members. His power point presentation of Whistling Gardens was very impressive and quite scenic. The gardens look absolutely beautiful with fountains, ponds, flowers and architecture of various kinds spread throughout the property where you can sit and relax. I am quite pleased to announced that we had already planned a bus trip to Whistling Gardens in Wilsonville on June 20 and can hardy wait to go to see this spectacular garden, which is being touted as Ontario’s newest Botanical Garden and spans 20 acres. The trip costs $55 and as of this writing there are a few seats left. Please con-

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Are you looking for local businesses and service providers to assist you with home improvements? Are you seeking ideas and support in enhancing your gardens? What better place to look then at the Port Perry Home & Garden Show! Join us on April 20 and 21 to find out what options are available to you! For only $2 per person for entry, the show includes access to 80-plus local exhibitors, demonstrations, speakers and raffles. Children are admitted free and will enjoy a free

children’s entertainment area featuring Sunflower the Clown, face-painting, crafts and balloon sculptures. Seminars will be offered by Durham Master Gardeners, Whitby Ajax Garden Project, The Pampered Chef, Paranormal Seekers, Canadian Chrysanthemum & Dahlia Society, Primerica Financial Services and Durham Region Orchid Society Join us at the Scugog Arena this weekend from 10-4 each day. For more information visit our web site at www.portperryshows.ca and like us on Facebook.

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Mary may have been quite contrary, but she probably wasn’t thinking about eco-friendly solutions to make her garden grow. Canadians have become increasingly aware of the effectiveness of green gardening, so whether you’re a landscape architect working on your latest creation or a condo dweller content with a couple of potted herbs, a little guidance from the world’s largest producer of outdoor power products will have you growing green in no time. Take a look at these tips from Husqvarna: • Compost. Improve soil fertility by using kitchen food scraps. You don’t need to throw away perfectly good plant food. Known as ‘gardener’s gold’, compost is an inexpensive way to give

your soil high-powered nutrients. • Harvest rainwater. Adding a rain barrel is an easy way to capture water for watering lawns, yards and gardens. Be sure to put a screen on top of your barrel to keep out unwanted debris and creatures. • Use the right tools. Is it time to trade in your lawn mower for a newer version? New lawn mowers are more fuel efficient and produce less harmful emissions. Also, you may want to consider a front, rear or all-wheel drive mower as they will reduce mowing time substantially. • Bring on the pollinating pals. Provide a pesticide-free sanctuary for butterflies and bees by growing a diverse variety of flowers. Flower such as wild lilac, goldenrod and

lemon balm are particularly inviting to our flying friends. • Loosen the soil. Soil loosening makes it possible for oxygen to reach the roots of the plants and also creates a better-looking flowerbed. In smaller beds you can get by with hand tools, but if you’re working with larger areas, a rotary cultivator is the way to go. • Keep the mulch. Leave the clippings on your lawn. Not only do you eliminate the time to bag and dump the mulch, but the clippings fertilize the soil and lawn. More lawn tips and information about tool options for green gardening can be found online at www. husqvarna.ca. - Courtesy of News Canada

Durham Sustain Ability rain barrel sale Durham Sustain Ability, a Durham region environmental organization, will host a truckload sale of rain barrels at the Port Perry Home and Garden Show on Saturday, April 20, and Sunday, April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain barrels will be sold for $60 each and funds raised will support local environmental outreach activities. Slowing rain down by capturing the water and releasing it more slowly can reduce erosion and pollutants that enter surface water, including the various lakes in Durham region. This will make it safer for swimming, local habitats and also protect drinking water quality. Rain barrels capture and store rain water collected from roofs through downspouts. They provide chlorine-free and fluoride-free water which is ideal for flowers, vegetables, lawns, shrubs and trees. Rain barrels divert clean water from sewer systems and can provide cost savings for homeowners who pay for municipal water.

Each rain barrel available through Durham Sustain Ability is equipped with a mosquito and leaf debris filter basket, an overflow hose, an outlet to join rain barrels together in series and a spigot at the bottom which can be connected to a standard garden hose. These environmentally friendly products were once used to import fruits and vegetables and have been refurbished and repurposed to offer years of reliable service as rain barrels. It is recommended that orders be placed online in advance at www.RainBarrel.ca/DSA or by calling 905-9853279; limited barrels will be available for purchase on a first come first serve basis over the weekend. Those who pre-purchase their rain barrel will also receive complementary admission to the Port Perry Home and Garden Show. Many volunteer opportunities also available for the rain barrel sale, please contact Carlie at carlie@ sustain-ability.ca.

while gardening You might not know that the way you plant your garden at home can have a significant impact on helping protect and conserve water in your town or city. Smartly-planted gardens can help ensure that rainwater is channeled, circulated and recycled, rather than flowing across the garden onto pavement and into storm sewers. Rain gardens are designed to provide opportunities for moisture to be stored within the garden. “The idea is for gardens to soak up water like a giant sponge before it gets in the drainage system,” says Dr. Nigel Dunnett, British author and horticulture specialist at the University of Sheffield. “Water-sensitive design is something anybody can do. You can do it in your own front or back yard or even on a balcony of an apartment – something that’s very small-scale, very intimate.” Here are three ways to help protect water in your community and have a beautiful, water-smart garden at the same time: • Minimize paved surface areas, which don’t allow water to drain into the soil. By using interlocking brick or other water-permeable surfaces, rainwater will be absorbed where it lands, rather than being channeled off into the nearest storm sewer. • Incorporate bioswales into your garden design. Bioswales are gently sloped landscape elements designed to remove silt and pollution from surface runoff water • Use organic lawn-care products. This spring, the RBC Blue Water Project has commissioned Dr Nigel Dunnett to create the RBC Blue Water Roof Garden to showcase effective urban water management at the prestigious RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London, England. It will be the Show’s first example of a full ‘living roof’ that demonstrates how biodiversity and sustainable water management can be achieved on an urban rooftop. For further information, please visit rbc.com/bluewater. - Courtesy of News Canada

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Add to your home with curb appeal In a market where sellers are in competition to make the most out of their largest investment, improving your home’s first impression is one of the best ways to set it apart from the rest of the pack. When prospective buyers or renters drive through your neighbourhood, what do they see? This is a really important question that you need to answer because it will help understand what your buyer is going to be looking for in a new home. Once you’ve answered this, ask yourself objectively if the front of your home is in keeping with the rest of the houses on your block. The first impression is critical in setting the mood for prospective agents and buyers. If your

home’s exterior looks like it needs work, then people immediately assume that it’s a ‘fixer-upper’. The opposite is true if your front yard is manicured, the roof is in good shape and the driveway is in good condition. Having a potential buyer walk into your front door in a positive mode can translate into big dollars for you. Both Virginia Tech and the University of Guelph did studies in 2011 that measured the effect of landscaping on property values, and they both came to the same conclusion. To improve curb appeal, basic landscaping increased the home’s value by 5 per cent, but more extensive landscaping including decks and patios increased the homes value up to 15 per cent. So where do you spend the money? Set your budget and be realistic about what you’re trying to accomplish with it. Keep in mind that you are trying to create an excellent first impression to attract potential buyers. This isn’t the opportunity for you to realize your landscaping dreams. Consider a new paint job using a colour scheme that highlights the character of your home. Install a new front door or at least update your door’s hardware. Even something as simple as full and healthy planters can make a favourable impact. One of the easiest ways to improve curb appeal is to have a clean and tidy front yard with a manicured lawn. Maybe this is the opportunity to invest

in some new tools to help do the job properly. The best part about this type of investment is that not only will your plants and lawn look better with edging, pruning and cutting, you also get to take your new tools with you once you’ve sold your home. The technology for landscaping tools has made the purchasing task much easier as well. Now you can get a hedge trimmer, string trimmer or sweeper & vac all in one system. With the Black & Decker 36V Lithium system, for example, you

can use the same battery and charger for all three of those tools. A quick prune of the shrubs with the hedge trimmer, followed by a ‘one-around’ with the string trimmer and then tidying up with the sweeper will help you to maintain the front yard as short as 10 minutes per day. The goal is to create an emotional connection at the first glance of any prospective buyer, so before you put that sign on the lawn, be sure to spend enough time at the curb. -Courtesy of News Canada

Big ideas for small spaces You don’t need to have a huge backyard or even be an expert gardener to enjoy a green oasis or fresh produce this summer. According to Mark Cullen, Home Hardware’s Gardening Expert, even those with limited space have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors by following a few simple tips: Create Your Ideal Oasis The best way to maximize your small space is to determine how you would like to spend most of your time outdoors, whether that is entertaining, playing with the kids, relaxing, or gardening. Your answer will determine the layout and will help you prioritize which elements to incorporate. Great features for small spaces include folding or stackable patio furniture to maximize the area, solar lighting for ambiance, and a trellis for natural privacy and a sound barrier. Vertical Gardening Vertical gardening is a great way to maximize space. Plant stands and hanging planters are useful for not only freeing up ground area, they also provide an eye-catching decorative element to your

garden and minimize weeds. Planters can be used for vegetables and herbs – and if you would like an additional space-saving solution, take a look at the Mark’s Choice Hanging Tomato Planter. It is true that 90 percent of the success of plant health is the result of soil nutrition. It is therefore worthwhile to invest in a high-quality soil mix specially formulated for use in containers to maximize plant growth. Water Plants that are not rooted directly in the ground and are exposed to direct sun and wind usually need water more often. Invest in the Self-Watering Patio Planter - designed for growing plants in tight spaces, this planter will ensure your plants remain hydrated even when you are away. Another space-saving option that will help keep your garden healthy is the Mark’s Choice Self-Draining Clear Hose, which shrinks to a third of its width after use and is freeze proof and kink resistant. More information is available online at www.homehardware.ca/gardening. -Courtesy of News Canada

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As part of an ongoing effort to maintain the overwhelming positive environmental impact of landscaping, Landscape Ontario members have vastly limited their use of phosphorous in their fertilizer blends for many years. Landscape Ontario members are stewards of the environment and again have been leading the way for many years by educating and demonstrating to others proper and safe use of fertilizer nutrients near waterways. Recent news reports have highlighted the damage phosphorous can cause to the Great Lakes, with runoff feeding algae blooms that kill aquatic wildlife. However, while phosphorous is an essential nutrient for all plant growth, adequate phosphorous is already present in the soil and therefore is rarely used by professionals on home lawns. Landscape Ontario has directed that it should only be used in circumstances where deficiencies exist, or when establish-

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A recent comprehensive literature review completed by Dr. Chris Murray at Lakehead University has shown that healthy turfgrass, properly maintained, is a significant benefit to urban water quality. The prudent use of fertilizer, correctly applied at the appropriate time has a measurably positive effect on limiting runoff in the urban environment. A lush, green lawn has extensive environmental benefits. Did you know: - That 2500 square feet of turfgrass produces enough oxygen for a family of four? - That North American lawns store billions of tonnes of carbon, making grass a leading contributor to offset carbon and reduce global warming? - That the average lawn in front of a home has a cooling effect of 8.5 tonnes of air conditioning? Lawns will be 18°C (30°F) cooler than asphalt and 7°C (14°F) cooler than bare soil in the heat of summer.

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In appreciation of a continued communitywide commitment to the Regional organic collection programs, residents are invited to pick up compost to use on their lawn and gardens, free of charge. In North Durham, compost events will be held from 8 a.m. to noon at the locations and dates listed below: Township of Brock Saturday, April 27 Beaverton Community Centre 176 Main St. W. in Beaverton Township of Scugog Saturday, May 11 Scugog Community Centre 1655 Reach St., Port Perry Township of Uxbridge Saturday, May 25 Uxbridge Arena 291 Brock St. W., Uxbridge The events will pro-

vide Durham residents with free compost made from organics collected through the Region’s curbside Green Bin and leaf and yard waste programs. Residents should bring their own shovels and containers to carry the compost. Quantities are limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle. Green bins, blue boxes and backyard composters will also be available for purchase or for free exchange at all events.

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Greenbank Mission Team is now accepting pre-sale orders for a truckload Rain Barrel Sale scheduled for Saturday, May 25 at the Greenbank United Church parking lot (Hwy 12 and Cragg Road in Greenbank) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Rain barrels are being sold for $55 each and funds raised will support the Greenbank Mission Team. “In 2010 a team of 16 from the Greenbank area teamed up with the charitable organization Loving Arms, and went to remote Guatemala to initiate self sustaining programs to generate income, education, hygiene and healthcare,” said Mission Team coordinator, Juli Conard. “This October a team of 10 are returning to continue the efforts and make a difference in the lives of Guatemalan children. In addition to building houses, we will be working in the schools, offering workshops for the teachers, teaching hygiene, providing supplies, shoes and crafts for the kids, and furnishing classrooms.

We are excited to be building 4 stoves for families that currently cook over open flame fire pits. We are truly grateful for the support of our communities, families and friends who believe in making the world a better place.” Rain barrels capture and store rain water collected from roofs through downspouts. They provide chlorine-free and fluoride-free water which is ideal for flowers, vegetables, lawns, shrubs and trees. Collected water has a number of other uses including washing cars, cleaning floors, laundry and more. These many uses can provide cost savings and conservation opportunities for every homeowner, especially those who pay to have water trucked in, use a well or have water meter installed. Purchaser have a choice of colour and each rain barrel available through the Greenbank Mission Team comes equipped with all parts you need to set up your barrel. These environmentally friendly

products were once used to transport fruits and vegetables and have been refurbished and repurposed to offer years of reliable service as rain barrels. Pre-sale are being accepted now at rainbarrel.ca/greenbank or by calling Brian Jones 905-9857816. There is no household limits and no residency requirements are imposed however, only barrels ordered in advance are guaranteed to be available. Each rain barrel comes fully equipped with a leaf and mosquito filter basket, an overflow adaptor that permits multiple barrels to be connected in series, 1.3m of overflow hose and a spigot that attaches directly to a garden hose. Additional overflow hose can also be purchased if required. Order your barrel online by selecting a button beside the barrel you prefer. Also on the day of rain barrel distribution the mission team will also be hosting a perennial plant sale and bottle drive.

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Uxbridge swimming phenom Mitchell Ferraro made quite the splash recently when the 16-year-old took on the world at the recent World Trials in Victoria, British Columbia. Ferraro, who has been tearing up the pool in recent years, was competing in his first senior national meet, with no age restrictions amongst competitors. Although, he admits, his eagerness may have cost him in his opening race of the competition. “I wasn’t so much nervous heading into my first race - the 100 metre backstroke - but I was really excited,” Ferraro told The Standard. “I went out as hard as I could, but I ended up dying a bit in the last 25 metres because I was so spent from the start.” Although Ferraro had qualified for seven events at the World Trials, he chose to only compete in four to better focus his time and energy on events which may present him with the opportunity to compete at the 2014 World Championships. “I stuck to four events - the 100 and 50 metre freestyle and the 100 and 50 metre backstroke - to focus on events that I tend to do better in. And, I was trying to avoid scheduling conflicts during the meet. Once he had overcome his excitement in his opening race, Ferraro took to the pool and ultimately, he would post the fastest time in the 100 metre freestyle amongst all competitors under 19 years of age. Ferraro’s strong showing earned him a spot on Canada’s entry at the Under-19 Canada Games this summer in Sherbrooke, Quebec. “I just swam like it was any other race, and just swam like I normally would. I felt like I could’ve posted some faster times, but it was my first long-course meet of the season, which was a difficult adjustment after a full season of swimming short-course events,” explained Ferraro. Ferraro will also be competing as a member of the relay team in both the 4x100 metre freestyle and he will be swimming the freestyle leg of the 4x100 metre medley team. It is shaping up to be a whirlwind 2013 season for Ferraro with the Senior Nationals upcoming as well as the Junior World Championships. “It’ll be a busy summer with the Senior Nationals, which will serve as selection for

the Junior World Championships, which are being held in Dubai,” said Ferraro. With his sometimes hectic swimming schedule taking him all across the country as he competes at the highest possible level, Ferraro has learned to balance schoolwork with pool work. “I try and do a lot of my schoolwork ahead of time so that I’m not falling behind. I try and maintain a balance between education and swimming,” Ferraro said. Ferraro’s athletic exploits in the pool began at an early age, as he began swimming before he was two years old, and began swimming competitively at age seven. Ferraro is following in a family tradition as his mother, Amanda Ferraro has been a fixture at Uxpool since the 1980s, and currently serves as Uxbridge Township’s Manager of Recreation, Culture and Tourism. As well, his older brother Andrew also swam competitively, serving as inspiration for Mitchell. “I always tried to swim like my brother Andrew when I was little. I would watch some of the things he was doing in the pool, and try and do the same. He was definitely a big inspiration for me when I was starting swimming,” Ferraro said. It would take four years of swimming before it finally hit home that Ferraro could potentially carve out a future in the pool. “When I was 11, I had just finished a race, and my gym teacher called me into his office. He was really into swimming, and showed me the Swimming Canada web site, and it had rankings and times from all over the country. He showed me that my time in the 50 metre freestyle was the best in all of Canada for my age group, and that gave me a real boost in confidence,” explained Ferraro. While Ferraro admits that competing in upcoming events such as the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto and the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio De Janeiro are long term goals he has set for himself, he is trying to stay grounded, and focus more on short term goals. “My coach with the Uxbridge Swim Club has always said that practice makes permanent, and perfect practice makes practice perfect. While I guess those are cliches, they ring really true and every time I’m in the pool I just try and work as hard as I can on getting better to hopefully one day represent Canada,” Ferraro added. “Seeing world class swimmers at

For several years, Uxbridge’s Mitchell Ferraro has been making waves on the competitive swimming circuit. In 2012, he was congratulated by Mayor Gerri Lynn O’Connor after a strong showing at the provincial championships. (Inset) This past February, Ferraro (centre) claimed six gold medals at the Eastern Canadian Championships in Montreal. STANDARD FILE PHOTO/SUBMITTED PHOTO meets has really shown me the level of commitment needed if you want to eventually represent your country.” Eventually, Ferraro also hopes to join the legion of Uxbridge Swim Club alumni who have gone on to swim at the collegiate level. “I have had some interest from a few Canadian universities about joining there swimming programs,” Ferraro said. “And, I’m planning on taking the SATs soon

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It’s game on for high school sports in North Durham as local rugby squads prepare to return to the pitch. Although winter sports were wiped out due to ongoing labour unrest between teachers and the province, a tentative deal between the two sides has allowed sports to resume at local high schools. Although Port Perry High School and Uxbridge Secondary School find themselves split between LOSSA’s East and West divisions, the two sides boast strong rugby traditions and should contend for LOSSA titles in both boys and girls rugby. The action kicks off of Monday, April 22 with the Port Perry Junior and Senior Girls hosting Ajax. Meanwhile, the Uxbridge Tigers Senior Girls will be squaring off against All Saints (Whitby) in a home game at 3 p.m. The Uxbridge boys get in the game on Thursday, April 25 with a triple-header of action that has the Midget, Junior and Se-

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OFF AND RUNNING: Another exciting season of lacrosse kicked off in North Durham as the Uxbridge Enforcers Peanuts took to the floor at Scugog Arena on Saturday, April 13. For all of the latest information on everything lacrosse in North Durham over the course of the 2013 season, visit the Enforcers’ web site at www.uxbridgelacrosse.com. DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard

Local youngsters can have their chance to roar with the Predators next season as registration is currently underway for Port Perry Minor Hockey’s 2013-14 season. Port Perry Minor Hockey will be holding spring registration until Wednesday, May 15. Late fees will apply from Thursday, May 16 to Saturday, June 15. All players trying out for Representative teams must be registered prior to tryouts. Players must be registered and have remitted a minimum of $100 towards their registration fees in order to participate in spring try-outs. Existing members can register on-line via www.portperryminorhockey.ca. If you have registered online before via Hockey Canada, please bring your username and password. In-Person Registration for new members will be held at the Scugog Memorial Public Library in the Group Meeting Room on Tuesday, April 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. Tryouts for Predators rep teams for the 2013-14 season are scheduled to begin on Friday, May 3 at Campus Ice Centre in Oshawa. Please check www.portperryminorhockey.ca for a full tryout schedule as well as important updates from the association.

Sticks and Stones organizers hopeful for sunny skies Fingers are crossed for good golf weather for Saturday as the Port Perry Curling Club hosts the annual event involving two four-end curling games and nine holes of early golf at Canterbury Common. It’s hoped the fairways and greens will be dry enough for at least a bit of a roll. After a long range forecast of a rainy week with highs in the teens, Saturday should be cloudy with a high of 6 Celsius. At the curling club they’ll serve up salads, burgers and sausages on the last day before the curling ice goes out. Preparation begins in August for another season that will start with a Competitive League for curlers keen to tune up early for their season of competition. The Port Perry club will also host an Ontario Curling Tour Junior event. Regular club curling begins right after Thanksgiving weekend. Port Perry Men Curlers in Playoff Mode The season’s Championship Round of the Port Perry Curling Club’s Monday and Tuesday Night Men’s Leagues has started, the finals set for Thursday, April 18. The quarter finals pit Mark Howsam’s Paul Travers, Dan Adamson and Jake Haak against Clive Powell, Martin Buschbeck, Jacob Lamb and Henk Klei. In the semi finals, underway Wednesday, April 17, Mark Howsam’s team of Brian Murphy, Scott Saunders and Kyle Paterson takes on Rob Thompson’s Martin Buschbeck, Jake Haak and Ken Lavalette. Last minute changes may

involve spares Ken Jeffrey, Dave Stanley or others. In recent Men’s Monday night third schedule playoffs, Rob Thompson swept to victory over a Don Beaton powerhouse while Ken Slute’s side knocked off Willie Beaton’s foursome. Rob Thompson’s team won the Wednesday Night schedule by beating Mark Howsam’s rink and Terry Golphin advanced by defeating Grant Micklewright’s team. In Second Chance games, Ralph Fairman earned a final playoff spot by winning a game against Steve Sutherland while Terry Golphin got to the final game by defeating a rink skipped by Terry Dragomatz. Also in playoff action are Ken Slute’s rink of Mike Tyce, Don Trunks and Brain Shanley. They’re facing Terry Golphin’s Paul Christie, Scott Saunders and Bob Smith while, in Second Chance playdowns, it’s Ralph Fairman’s Doug Rowe, Ron Short and Graeme MacIver versus a rink of Shaun Marshall, Greg Muhic and Henry Valkenburg skipped by Terry Golphin. Is there a 5 FGZ in your future? Some time ago an item in Curling News worthy of club curler attention summarized competitive curler reactions to the five rock

The Port Perry Curling Club was ‘rocking’ on Sunday, April 14, when the1st Port Perry Scouts held a fundraiser and spaghetti dinner to help send the local troop to the Canadian Jamboree later this DARRYL KNIGHT The Standard year in Alberta. free guard zone (FGZ) experiment at a Grand Slam event at Kingston. Kevin Martin liked the challenge. Wayne Middaugh loved it. The rule means higher scores and the need to make doubles, not just fairly easy peels. Many of the changes being mooted recently have more to do with making television curling more exciting; for instance, the idea of just eight ends for televised competitions. Trouble is, many viewers offering opinions are not curlers and are unlikely to take up the game – ever. Time to enroll in Senior Summer Games Durham Region’s District 13 55-Plus Summer

Games application forms are available now. Pickleballers must get their forms in before the first of May. Others need to make sure their registrations are in at least a week before their event. The games cover a broad list from Bid Euchre to darts, five pin bowling, to shuffleboard, from golf and horseshoes to lawn bowling. You can get more information from the web site www.ontarioseniorgames.ca. Senior Winter Games include table tennis, badminton ten pin bowling, duplicate bridge, hockey, curling and volleyball. Reach Games Coordinator Barb Evans at 905-420-4814.

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Studio tour returns to shores of Lake Scugog Past visitors to the annual Lake Scugog Studio Tour know they are in for a treat on the first weekend in May. During this free, self-guided driving tour, members of the public can refresh their senses with the spring beauty of North Durham’s country roads, while visiting fifteen private art studios. Guests can meet the artists, see where and how original items are hand crafted, and learn about creative processes in a personal way. A lesser known fact is that at least four of the tour artists are published authors. Watercolour painter, art instructor and author Karen Richardson never meant to write a book. Over the years, while teaching hundreds of art students at galleries in Port Perry, Lindsay, Peterborough, and Whitby, and at workshops in her Port Perry studio, Richardson noticed a pattern. Almost all students had difficulty with the same issues - choosing the right paper, mixing richer colours, controlling the paint, and staying motivated when a painting wasn’t cooperating. She found herself

explaining over and over how to avoid such challenges, and how to fix problems when they did occur. Last fall, Richardson started to write down all the nuggets of watercolour wisdom she could recall. Two months later, she had a finished manuscript, titled ‘Watercolour Toolbox’, illustrated with 70 photos of her realistic paintings of stones, flowers, landscapes, and buildings. She hired a publisher in BC to produce the full-colour book, which is due off the presses this summer. Richardson is not the only artist/author on the Lake Scugog Studio Tour. Pamela Meacher’s watercolour studio on Scugog Island will feature her two award-winning books ‘Emily’s Enchanted Guardians’ and ‘Emily’s Perils and Poisons’, filled with 40 delightful watercolour illustrations. Joanna Malcolm will present her new, whimsically-illustrated book ‘A Red Bird Told Me’, alongside her acrylic and watercolour paintings, at her studio in Nestleton. Visitors to the down-

Diane Smith and Joanna Malcolm enjoy the work of Jonathan Van Bilsen at the opening of the Lake Scugog Studio Tour artists’ gallery at Scugog Council For The Arts on Saturday, April 6. The gallery showcases the many artists participating in the 2013 edition of the tour, taking place in early May. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

town Port Perry studio of photographer and travel writer, Jonathan van Bilsen, can peruse nine books he has published. Two are photographic guide books for tourists in Easter Island and the Galapagos; one is a col-

lection of his world travel photos; two are self-help books; and four are spy novels, taking place in exotic locales around the world. The 2013 Lake Scugog Studio Tour, now in it’s 14th year, encompasses 28

artists at fifteen Port Perry area studios and takes place May 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can indulge themselves by purchasing unique, affordable, and memorable jewellery, paintings, photography, pottery, sculptures,

and other unique art pieces for home and garden. Visit www.scugogstudiotour.ca for more details and a printable brochure and map, or pick up your free brochure at many local retailers, galleries and libraries.

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To solve the Kids Sudoku Puzzle every number from 1-6 must appear in: Each vertical columns, Each horizontal row and each 2 x 3 boxes. No number can occur more than once in any row, column or box.

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ACROSS 1 “Slow” primate 6 Killed, in the Bible 10 Smurf leader 14 Acid in proteins 15 Smaller than compact 16 Agendum 17 Nighttime covers 19 The stuff of legends 20 Years since birth 21 Take the testimony of 22 Stone arrangement a la Stonehenge 24 Much less nice 26 Well-___ (prosperous) 27 Show some curiosity 28 Something the dog ate, in a noted excuse 32 Feeling of uncertainty 35 Music genre 36 Grafting shoot 37 TV role for Jason Lee 38 Bio class letters 39 Poker pot input 40 A lot of possessions? 42 Wood-shaping tool (Var.) 43 Not on the level 44 Choppy, in music 46 “Jack and the Beanstalk” exclamation 47 Cad 48 Blimp, e.g. 52 “What is on second” speaker 55 Piece of cake 56 Opposite of WSW 57 Yank’s ally, often 58 Kitchen driers 61 Choice that avoids choosing 62 Skunk’s funk 63 Exhibition of cowboy skills 64 Baaing belles 65 You may find a judge in it 66 They’ll question you

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DOWN 1 Jacob’s father-in-law 2 Final Greek letter 3 Carnival thrills 4 ___ and outs (particulars) 5 Maker of false but clever arguments 6 Dirty political attack 7 Person not telling it like it is 8 Ultimate point 9 Solomon’s forte 10 They touch your hair at night 11 Basic unit for the elements 12 French father

13 Word between grace and eating 18 Stink big-time 23 Lyric poems 25 They’re placed under plates 26 November birthstone 28 1953 John Wayne flick 29 Sound from Wilbur or Babe 30 Learning method 31 Was familiar with 32 Barely passing grades 33 Brewer’s kiln 34 Major in astronomy? 35 Art institute in Brooklyn 41 Tartan wearer

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43 Where metals are detected 45 Name on a spine 46 Formal decree 48 “Giant” of pro wrestling 49 Takes seriously 50 Arm of the sea 51 Tijuana tender 52 Clerical title, in Caen 53 Furrowed item 54 Chomp down on 55 Hoity-toity type 59 “Without further ___” 60 “Begone” beginning

ARIES (March 20-April 19): You are likely to be attracted to luxury items and things that increase your attractiveness. Try to avoid extravagance. Financial negotiations should go well. Socialize and meet new people. TAURUS (April 19-May 20): You will feel your most outgoing, social and enthusiastic self. Host a party or attend a social event. If you are confronted, seek a harmonious compromise. Take the initiative in romance. GEMINI (May 20-June 21): If you are called upon to help out an ill relative, do it selflessly. Your sense of beauty and appreciation will be enhanced. Dream your wildest dreams and save practical planning for later. CANCER (June 21-July 22): Enjoy feeling friendly, open and alive. You may find that the waves of attraction flow between you and someone you previous thought of as a friend. Network to meet new and different types of people. LEO (July 22-Aug. 22): Take a creative approach to your business or profession. Since your status is elevated, you could come to the attention of people in high places. Take steps to improve relationships with clients. VIRGO (Aug. 22-Sept. 22): Travel to a beautiful setting that is new for you or sign up for an art class. You could attract a love interest from a different culture or ethnic group. Since your willpower is low, try not to overindulge in food and drink.

LIBRA (Sept. 22-Oct. 23): Venus in your money sector makes this a favourable time to seek out a loan or some other type of financial help. Your partner could receive a raise or bonus. Enjoy music, art and the beauty of nature. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 22): Emotions run deep. If you are in love, you will feel it strongly and sensually. If you are single and meet someone new, the attraction will be intense. Resolve any conflicts you are having with others. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you do your part to improve harmony and teamwork on the job, your co-workers will be inspired to follow your example. You will derive great pleasure from serving others and making their jobs easier. CAPRICORN (Dec. 21-Jan. 19):Plan special activities with your children and encourage them to develop their creative skills. You will not feel much like working, so be sure to get out and have some fun. Express your charming self. AQUARIUS (Jan. 19-Feb. 19): You might want to decorate, spruce up or fix up your home, but try to be practical and not go overboard. Your sense of beauty and pleasure is heightened. You could decide to invest in a new home. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Host a barbeque and invite friends and relatives. You could meet the love of your life right in your own backyard. Go shopping for a new vehicle or enjoy a weekend out of town. Give out feelings of good will.

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Passed away peacefully in Victoria BC at age 93. A sweet gentle man, a farmer, carpenter, devoted husband, parent and grandparent. Predeceased in 2012 by his loving wife of 66 years, Ruth. Orval was born in Prince Albert, Ontario, and lived most of his life on Scugog Island. He resided in Victoria for the past 28 years. Mourned by two sons Arne (Linda Ambrosie) of Cancun Mexico, and Bruce (Christine Reimer) of Victoria BC. Remembered fondly by five grandchildren: Melissa Heayn of Edmonton, Jason (Andrea) of Toronto, Katrina of Edmonton, Caitlin (Colin Hibbert) of Victoria and Emily of Vernon BC, and by two great grandsons, Gavin and Carter Haz. Survived by three sisters, Mildred McCartney, Stella Sanders, Shirley Hogarth, sister-in-law Joyce Heayn and many nieces and nephews. Memorial service was on April 15, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Sequoia Gardens in Victoria, BC. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Scugog Shores Museums which has already received many of his antiques.

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Hundreds of visitors were on hand for the annual Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival on April 6 and 7 taking in a wide variety of fun-filled activities for the entire family over the weekend. (Clockwise from top left) Todd Andrews makes the first cuts into a new wood sculpture - a beaver - amidst finished example of his work for sale; a wide variety of events provided something for everyone, the hardest part was keeping track of everything; Bobbi-Ann Prescott tried her hand at rope making during a presentation; bands and dancers entertained patrons throughout the weekend; horse-drawn wagon rides were one of the more popular attractions during the Maple Syrup Festival. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

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‘A Thistle in the Mist’ at Diva Night SCUGOG: A local writer will be unveiling her latest creation during a popular evening shopping event in Port Perry next week. Local novelist Megan Denby will be signing copies of her new book ‘A Thistle In The Mist’ during the upcoming Diva Night event in downtown Port Perry, taking place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. next Friday (April 26). The signing takes place that evening at Silverside of Dana’s, located at 227 Queen St. Following Diva Night, the book will be available at Books Galore and More as well as The Wee Tartan Shop. According to Ms. Denby, A Thistle in the

Mist was an idea born over ten years ago and was inspired by the life of her feisty, Scottish greatgrandmother. After shelving her novel for years, she dusted it off, edited like crazy and spent six months conversing with literary agents. Impatient to share her story, she opted to self-publish and this past January, she released the novel, which she describes as “a thrilling Scottish tale of love and deception.” Between promoting and blogging, she is hard at work on the second book, Lost to the Mist, and hopes to have it released this summer. For more information, visit www.megandenby.com.

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Local writer Megan Denby has spent the past decade crafting her latest offering, ‘A Thistle in The Mist,’ and will be at Silverside of Dana’s, located at 227 Queen St. in Port Perry, signing copies of her book during Diva Night on Friday, April 26, between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. SUBMITTED PHOTO

said Rev. John Anderson. “We plan to ‘open our doors’ to all kinds of artistic expression – visual art, theatre, music. Our historic and beautiful setting provides a perfect venue for a wide variety of creativity through our ‘Arts at the Ascension’ program. We have a number of intriguing events being planned in the next year.” Drawing from a little further afield, the Ascension welcomes Susan Ryman from Aurora, who is in demand as a guest soloist with many choirs in Toronto and elsewhere. The night is rounded out by the amazing voices of Bella Nove (translated ‘Beautiful Nine’). A remarkable ensemble of young women selected from the teaching studio of Jennifer Neveu-Cook, Bella Nove are regular performers

at local music festivals and community events. They are also notable gold medal winners at the National Music Festival, Music Fest Canada (where they head next month to compete once again). Their diverse repertoire ranges from classical, to jazz and pop, and both sacred and secular choral music. The Ascension welcomes one and all to this special evening of music and celebration of community (with refreshments included). The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Ascension, 266 North St., Port Perry. Tickets ($15 for adults, free for children 12 and under) can be purchased from the church office (Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. -1 p.m.), or by calling 905985-7272, or e-mailing ascension@ powergate.ca.

Farndale Gallery seeking submissions The search for more local artists to display their work is underway, as is the process for finding Scugog’s next arts bursary award winner. The Scugog Memorial Public Library Arts Committee is currently seeking applications from artists who are interested in exhibiting their work in the Kent Farndale Gallery in the second half of 2013. The Kent Farndale Gallery was renovated and expanded in 2011to include a larger gallery space, a feature wall and a new lighting system to highlight the artist’s work. Application details and forms can be found on the library’s web site at www.scugoglibrary.ca/gallery.php Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, April 30, 2013. For more information please contact Amy Caughlin,

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‘Arts at the Ascension’ concert April 25 On Friday, April 26, ‘Arts at the Ascension’ presents a spring concert to celebrate the joy of music in this season of renewal. The line-up of performers is rich and wide-ranging in style and substance. Among the young local talent are Rowan Dischleiht, a Port Perry student and up-and-coming opera singer, and Sarah Pollard from Brock High, an accomplished flutist who recently earned the highest woodwind marks at the Toronto Kiwanis Music Festival. Also appearing is Uxbridgian (and Uxbridge Secondary student) Maggie Anderson, known to many local audiences for her acting and her special voice. “Ascension particularly wants to be a hub for artists connecting the secular and the sacred,”

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CEO, Scugog Memorial Public Library, at 905-985-7686, ext. 102 or via e-mail at acaughlin@scugoglibrary.ca. The Scugog Memorial Public Library Arts Committee administers the Kent Farndale Bursary for the Arts and is now accepting 2013 applications. The bursary is open to Scugog Township residents of all ages who want to pursue further training in an area of the arts and is supported by the Rotary Club of Port Perry and donations from members of the public. Past winners include writers and performing and visual artists working in a wide range of media. Download an application form from the library’s web site at www.scugoglibrary.ca/bursary.php or pick one up at the library, located at 231 Water St., Port Perry. The submission deadline is April 30 at 9 p.m.

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PRESENTATION TAKEN TO HEART: Scugog Mayor Chuck Mercier (centre) and councillors took in a presentation this week from Morty Henkle (left) and Bruce Farr of The Mikey Network, which donates defibrilators to communities for use in public facilities. While the presentation was for a defibrilator for use in The Latcham Centre, a second one was announced that evening for the nearby Birdseye Pool facility. BLAKE WOLFE The Standard

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Dream comes true for Port Perry Villa resident Dreams are alive and well at Port Perry Villa. On, Monday April 8, Villa resident Hazel Lee’s dream to attend a Leaf ’s game again come true. The evening began with a stretch limousine to escort Hazel and her nephew to the Air Canada Center where she was met by a representative of the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment. If that wasn’t enough she was presented with a personalized jersey by Carlton the Bear and then met hockey great Darryl Sittler. Getting into the limo, Hazel said “I can’t believe this is happening, I feel like it’s a dream!” It was, in fact, a dream – a Port Perry Villa Living Dream! It happened with the combined support of Port Perry McDonalds, Wood Wyant Inc., Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and Villa Staff. Port Perry Villa can’t turn back the clock but they believe in the power of dreams through the “Living Dreams

Program”. The goal of which is to enhance the quality of life for residents to create timeless memories and to change the perception of aging – one dream at a time. It was all made possible through the support of local businesses, the Limousine supplied by Port Perry McDonalds and upgraded by Opera Limousine, Wood Wyant Inc. supplied two great tickets and Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment arranged the greeting and escort to seats, also the jersey presentation and face to face with Darryl Sittler. After living in Toronto for many, many years, Hazel made the journey to Port Perry to be closer to family. She was a 34 year Maple Leaf season pass holder and a truly devoted fan of her beloved Maple Leafs. You had better believe Hazel was in her seat in 1967 for the Stanley Cup win!

Port Perry Villa resident Hazel Lee poses with former Toronto Maple Leaf Darryl Sittler at a recent Leafs game, part of the Villa’s ‘Living Dreams’ program. SUBMITTED PHOTO

‘Make Health Last’ with some simple changes to your lifestyle

ANNUAL

SPRING BAZAAR Saturday, May 4th 10:00 - 3:00 pm

Canadians are living longer on average. But research shows there’s a 10-year gap between how long we live, and how long we live in health. This gap is largely due to heart disease, stroke and other chronic conditions. We know that nine in 10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke, but did you know that nearly four in 10 have three or more risk factors? To reduce that 10-year gap, the Heart and Stroke Foundation recommends being physically active, eating well, being smokefree, reducing stress and avoiding excessive drinking. Get moving to Make Health Last Physical activity can be a lifesaver – literally. Inactivity can shave over two years off a person’s expected lifespan and results in nearly four quality years of life lost. Yet 85 per cent of Canadian adults don’t get the recommended 150

minutes of physical activity each week. To start on the path to shrinking the 10-year gap, take these tips to heart: • FIND YOUR SWEET SPOT: Not a gym rat? Not a problem: any activity can have a positive impact, including gardening, dancing and more. • MIX IT UP: Mix and match your activities, varying your level of intensity. Do an hour of yard work one day, bike with the kids the next and head to a yoga class the day after that. • Hang 10: Short on time? Exercise in bouts of 10 minutes. For example, a quick stroll burns 47 calories. • Create your gym :Find a space at work for yoga poses, chair squats, running in place and stretches. • Get into child’s play: Have fun and rediscover your youth. Throw a Frisbee, go for a swim or paddle a canoe. • Walk the sidelines: Don’t just watch your

kids on the field. Get up and walk around. • Step it up: Get off the bus or subway a stop early, or park a few blocks from the office, and walk the rest. • Do the stretch: Do some stretches when you get home tonight. Want to find out about your personal risk? Take the free Heart & Stroke Risk Assessment, get personalized tips and set goals for a healthier you at makehealthlast.ca. - Courtesy of News Canada

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Entertainment Draws BBQ Lunch Toonie Sale MANY VENDORS!

“Life’s better at the Villa!”

15987 Simcoe St., Port Perry • 905-985-3312 • www.portperryvilla.ca

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DENTURE CLINIC

14500 Simcoe St. Unit 2, Port Perry 905.982.2087

• Complete & partial dentures • Implant retained dentures • Same-day relines & repairs • Private waiting room • Evening appointments available • Bleaching kits • Mouthguards

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The Standard

HAPPY RETIREMENT RALPH!

Homestead has changed hands but the familiar faces remain: Tyler, Jackie, Joanne, Bill & Colten

MESSAGE FROM CHRIS & TOM: Since 1976

1918 SCUGOG STREET, 7A, PORT PERRY • 905-985-2451

Thank you for shopping local and supporting your community! Please excuse our light renovations over the next few months. Stop by often to browse and see what new products we have added.

We are very competitive on: Appliances, Hardwood, Laminate, Carpet, Ceramic, Window Coverings, Brand Name Furniture, Mattresses etc.

CUSTOM ORDER SPECIAL!

Choose your fabric colour! Choose your toss cushion colour! Custom made in Canada for you!

Sofa $799 Love Seat $749 Chair $599

Reg. $2,54700 SONOMA Wine & Spirits Cabinet Sale: $2,03760

New Products arriving to our showroom weekly: Howard Miller Bars and Wine Cabinets, Game Room, Billiards, Home Theatre, Gas & Electric Fireplaces, High-end Appliances, Saunas, Pinball, Area Rugs, Darts, Jukebox, Shuffleboard, Poker Tables, Convertable Pool and Poker Tables to Dining Tables. If you don’t see it in our showroom, we can order it in for you.

featuring the latest in technology...

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Testimonials: “For the last 5 years, I have awoken every morning with a sore back until I bought my iComfort bed. Now I wake up pain free! Thank you iComfort!” - Birgit Radda

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“I was very skeptical since I paid top dollar for my last couple of pillow top mattresses and I was very dissatisﬁed after 6 months. I was recommended the iComfort from a friend and WOW! My iComfort Savant adjustable bed is heavenly! The adjustable feature was not a necessity, but now that I have it, it is worth every penny! The zero gravity feature is my favourite!” - Tom Rowett

Plus experience the Serta Motion Perfect® Adjustable Base

Queen Set Twin XL Set $1749.00 Full Set $2099.00 King Set $2799.00

Come in and demo the full line on display in-store! for a $200 Homestead Gift Card with any mattress or furniture purchase over $2000*. Renovation Special: Bring in this ad*(Excluding Appliances, Floor & Window Coverings. Ends April 30th, 2013, card valid for future purchases)